Synonyms of arrangement

arrangement

noun

ə-ˈrānj-mənt 

1

as in plan

a method worked out in advance for achieving some objective

will work out a visitation arrangement in court

Synonyms & Similar Words

• plan
• strategy
• blueprint
• scheme
• program
• project
• design
• system
• proposal
• master plan
• game plan
• ground plan
• idea
• way
• road map
• game
• procedure
• recipe
• technique
• collusion
• plot
• intention
• device
• maneuver
• purpose
• stratagem
• intent
• means
• ruse
• contrivance
• subterfuge
• policy
• conspiracy
• gambit
• tactic
• protocol
• layout
• conception
• setup
• trick
• aim
• diagram
• pattern
• formula
• map
• counterstrategy
• platform
• counterplan
• specific(s)
• specification(s)
• projet

2

as in layout

the way in which something is sized, arranged, or organized

an artistic arrangement of the vases on the shelf

Synonyms & Similar Words

• layout
• formation
• format
• setup
• configuration
• design
• plan
• conformation
• composition
• scheme
• setout
• structure
• construction
• makeup
• constitution
• build
• getup

3

as in design

the way in which the elements of something (as a work of art) are arranged

the close arrangement of the figures in the family portrait is meant to be symbolic of their close emotional attachment

Synonyms & Similar Words

• layout
• design
• composition
• format
• pattern
• theme
• motif
• configuration
• form
• constellation
• makeup
• getup
• ordonnance

4

as in sequence

the way objects in space or events in time are arranged or follow one another

the ill-advised arrangement of works in the piano recital resulted in pieces of similar mood being played back-to-back

Synonyms & Similar Words

• sequence
• distribution
• disposition
• ordering
• setup
• disposal
• order
• layout
• array
• continuity
• chain
• procession
• series
• design
• structure
• succession
• priority
• precedence
• system
• pattern
• progression
• alignment
• aligning
• lining up

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• disorder
• disruption
• confusion
• disorganization
• upset
• disconnection
• disjointedness

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of arrangement

Other rubellites were carved into a profusion of leaves and rested on a sketch of their potential arrangement as a bracelet. — Lily Templeton, Footwear News, 18 Oct. 2026

This arrangement addresses a longstanding problem with organic electronic materials, which tend to suffer from poor electrical conductivity and unstable charge transport. — New Atlas, 18 Oct. 2026

Members can use wellness zones and coworking spaces, join group sailing adventures, enjoy a year-round social calendar, and take advantage of reciprocal arrangements with over 220 other clubs. — Chrissie McClatchie, Robb Report, 17 Oct. 2026

Atlanta plays unselfish basketball, but sticks largely to its starters; Golden State has more of an all-hands-on-deck arrangement. — Tyler Estep, AJC.com, 16 Oct. 2026